Scandal Flare Hits Sovereigns of Industry Council
In Sharpsburg and Pittsburgh area, a grand treasurer Patton faces defalcation claims totaling 1575 plus a 500 flood fund payment disputed by the council. A heated Grand Council meeting led to accusations, a near brawl, and a push to impeach Grand President Buckley amid fights over a new constitution and state expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Patton
Sovereigns of Industry
Patton
Johnstown
Grand Council
W. R. Thompson
Relief Committee
J. D. Buckley
Sovereigns
Economy Council
No. 15
Striking Incident On Penn Avenue Leads To Arrest
Mrs. Charles Hammond was accosted by Patrick Savage on Penn avenue near Eleventh street. He struck her in the mouth after she refused to discuss a prior conversation. Savage was arrested by Officer Oran and charged with aggravated assault. Mrs. Hammond then filed the complaint at Magistrate McKenna’s office and asked for leniency in reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hammond
Penn Avenue
Eleventh Street
Patrick Savage
Savage
Oran
Hammond
McKenna
American and China clash on a Washington street scene
A Chinese laundryman Yee Sing at 82 and rival M Gallop at 4 clash on Washington Street between Wylie and Webster. The Chinese proprietor is said to have forged ahead in business, inciting a lively, mixed crowd and police involvement as spectators watched the dispute unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Wylie and
Webster Avenues
Yee Sing
M. Gallop
Asastonne
Quay Refuses to Disclose Politics on Reporter Visit
The Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay, riding the Limited, politely answered reporters but repeatedly avoided questions on October Congress sessions, Pittsburg postmastership, Governor Mothoor boom, and Harrisburg convention praise. He acknowledged nothing beyond a courteous trip and refrained from discussing political plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Stanley Quay
Montooth
Allegheny Mayor Honored for Flood Sanitary Aid
The State Board of Health passed a resolution thanking Mayor T Pearson of Allegheny City for sending sanitary police to Johnstown after the disaster. The board commended the officers for aiding disease prevention and transmitted the resolution to His Honor. Signed by Benjamin Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Allegheny
State Board of Health
Johnstown
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
T. Pearson
Allegheny City
Stary Police
Altest
Brenjamin Lee
Married in Haste Elopement in Buffalo Surprise
L Brown a house and sign painter of 100 Fifth Avenue and Ida Alabaugh of McKeesport wed in Buffalo after a rushed elopement. Miss Alabaugh had been staying with Mrs Brown at 274 Forty-fifth Street and traveled to the depot with Brown before secretly marrying. Families regard the match as a surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. L. Brown
Ida Alabaugh
Harry L. Brown
Fifth Avenue
McKeesport
Ids
Davidson
Alabaugh
Brown
Young Brown
Buffalo
Sudden Death of Fifth Ward Politician Pat Kearney
Pat Kearney, a 33 year old Fifth ward Democrat and trusted political confidant, died suddenly at 7 10 yesterday morning while crossing Fifth avenue near Ross street. Death was instantaneous from heart disease. He was a molder of trade, single, survived by father and mother, and Coroner McDowell will hold an inquest today. He was popular among the group known as the “boys,” athletic and a frequent patron of county events in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Kearney
Fifth Ward
Fifth Avenue
Ross Street
Mr. Kearney
McDowell
Pat
Allegheny County
A Drunken Mother and Two Children Taken to Central Station
A wretched sight last night in a new house on hill near Thirty third street ended with a Draenken mother and her two children, ages six and eight, carried to Central station unconscious. The woman, about 45, had $563 and a ticket to East Liberty in a satchel. One child named Katie Layton said they lived at Brilliant station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draenken
Central Station
Messner
Hill
Thirtythird Street
East Liberty
Katie Layton
Brillant Station
Child saves life after ingesting embalming fluid episode
Yesterday a 4 year old child of Mrs. Martin McDonald of Forbes street Oakland swallowed embalming fluid from a bottle found in the home. The child was treated by Dr. Scott and soon pronounced out of danger after medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McDonald
Forbes Street
Oakland
Scott
German workers' paper firm buys Egli, Salm & Co.
The directors of the new German work ingmen's paper have bought out Egli Salm and Co job printers on Penn avenue and Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, where the new firm will be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egli, Salm & Co
Penn Avenue
Fifteenth and
Sixteenth Streets
Excursion Unites Christian Endeavor Societies in Maine Event
A combined Pittsburgh and Allegheny Christian Endeavor groups sail Mayflower on a river trip from Wood Street to Locust Street, up to Duquesne and Davis Island dam. 500 attendees praise the outing with a varied concert by Professor Jordan’s orchestra and refreshments. growth notes trace the movement from Williston Maine to Philadelphia convention and a $45,000 free-will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Societies of Christian Endeavor
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Wood Street
Locust Street
Sble
Duquesne
Ohio
Davis Island
Professor Jordan
Rossini
Weber
Christian Endeavor Movement
F. E. Clark
Williston
Philadelphia
E Gates
Mee
Asia
Central Society
Christian Endeavor
Butler Street
M. E
Jesus Christ
W C T U Meets As Mrs Campbell Resigns
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at the Third United Presbyterian Church in Allegheny. Mrs Campbell resigned as president and the resignation was accepted. Treasurer Miss McConnell reported a balance and expenses from the last campaign. A representative plan for a new constitution was discussed along with a proposed amendment to incorporate non sectarian temperance aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Third United Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Campbell
M. G. Smailes
H. C. Campbell
Young Women's Union
Rain
Sands
Wallace Union
van Braam and
Locust Streets
Man From Allegheny Attempts Suicide by Throat Cut
Leohard Gast of Allegheny City attempted death by his own action last evening in a lodging house. After a three week illness he was found with a throat wound, blood on the bed, and was taken to a hospital though mistakenly placed at the Central Station. His condition is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leohard Gast
Allegheny City
A. Gast
Gast
Asiclan
W. B. Clarke
Thomas
Atlantic
Johm Huckenstein
Allegheny
Mary's Convent
North Canal Street
Joseph Jackson
Derby
England
Duquesne
Sarah A. Breck
John Kelly
Weldon & Kelly
Atlantic City
Joudph D. Wadke
Caradeaee
Dr. Grimes
Carson Street
Grafton
W. Va
John ©. Baird
Pittsburg
Che Op
Wyo
A. B. Kennedy
Cedar Avenue
Kittanning
Police increase patrols for Ross Grove picnic day
Chief Glenn of Allegheny orders extra officers along the picnic route and at Ross Grove to prevent robberies and drunken fights. Acting police chief mobilizes officers on the grove and trains to safeguard the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Allegheny
Ross’ Grove
the Grove
Mill accident leaves worker with foot amputation
John Hassett suffered a heavy beam collapse at Dillworth and Porter's mill yesterday. He received medical aid and was transported via Cabot way. His foot was amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hassett
Dillworth & Porter's Mill
Cabot
Notable Visitors and Local Figures Gather in Pittsburgh
A long list of notable visitors, locals, and officials arrive or travel through Pittsburgh. George E. Vickers of the Philadelphia Press, ex-building inspector M. G. Frank and companions, and numerous politicians, bankers, lawyers, and journalists are noted for visits, travels, and professional duties. Dr. Campbell and Rev. E. R. Donehoo are referenced in a reception context, with others like Jeema Ratigan and Dr. Goetz among the familiar names visiting or returning to the city. Multiple rail and steamship movements are mentioned as towns, states, and cities connect through Pittsburgh society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Campbell
Terday
E. R. Donehoo
Philadelphia Preas
George
Pittsburg
Taren
Haulolds
Harrond
M. G. Frank
N. Hartman
J. Fleckner
J. Price
George Blackburn
C. Comp
Orangeville
Sim
United States District Court
A. J. Colburn
United States
Scranton
Colburn
Somerset, Pa
Pittebu
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Policemen Suspensions Clarified by Inspector McAleese
Inspector McAleese refutes a report that 38 officers were suspended five days for appearing at hall on payday in citizens dress. He states only eight or ten were disciplined, noting the uniform requirement on payday is well known and enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Uniter
Detective Bates Arrest Ties to Bander Agency
A detective named Lewis Bates, linked to Bander's Agency, was arrested yesterday afternoon in the Eighteenth ward by Police Inspector Whitehouse. Further charges await in the Seventeenth precinct as the case develops.
Layton Denies Rumor in Connellsville Coke Deal
The report cites James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Association and Central Trades Council case updates. President Evans of the Council asserts the case will not be dropped and notes Campbell’s Washington trip while questioning whether Treasury officials were involved. Immigrant Inspector Layton comments on replies and requests for information, signaling ongoing scrutiny and potential departmental decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers Association
Central Trades Council
Evans
Council
Campbell
Washington
Washington Springs
Fayette Springs
Treasury Department
Campbell Sas
Cotton
Windom
Pittsbarg
Layton
J Ing
Etary
Gaines
Lion
Clinton Mills Workers Threaten Strike at Sligo Plant
Iron workers at Clinton and Sligo mills threaten and stage a mass walkout over finishers loading muck iron from Solar Works. About 400 men struck. 200 more could be idle if Clinton employees join. A committee traced 12 carloads of muck iron to Sligo, manager Bailey refused to yield, labor actions likely to settle in days as firm has large orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Sligo
Phillips, Nimick & Co
Friend and Hoffstat
Solar
Bailey
Piocer Asan
Glass Makers and Workers Clash Over Wages at Conference
A wage conference between window glass manufacturers and workers factions ended without agreement. Both sides warned of a potential fall strike, though settlement is anticipated next month with factory work ready to resume by October 1. Leaders on both committees disputed who could sign any new scale. The manufacturers claim no member will sign the workers’ proposed 5 percent increase while stockpiled glass remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Loeffler
D. C
T. O. Campbell
Pittebure
Thomas D. Catlin
Ottawa
W. F. Gray
Mittee
Catlin
Manufacturers’ Association
Frick Coke Buyout Rumors Stir Market Talk
Rumors spread that H C Frick Coke Co has acquired Connellsville and Moore Coke Co plants. Moore executive denies sale, citing absence and lack of negotiations, while observers note prior Dispatch reports of Leisenring works sale to Frick and question the chatter’s accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Connellsville Coke Company
J. W. Moore Coke Company
Tue DisPatch
Leisenring
Connellsville
Frick Company
Frick
Moore
Moore Company
Dicker
Shoenberger Company Signs Amalgamated Scale
Shoenberger & Co. yesterday signed the Amalgamated scale after conferences with Speer Steiner Wiehe Sul livan and the Mill Committee. The agreement sets a one year term from June 30 with wages essentially unchanged and new machinery in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoenberger & Co
Speer
Steiner
William Wiehe
F. G. Sullivan
Mountain resort camp meeting lights up Ridgeview Park
Revival services begin at Ridgeview Park near Pittsburg with Rev. A C Johnston presiding elder of Blairsville district preaching the opening sermon. Daily programs run 8:30 am speaking meetings and 7:45 pm preaching with family cottages occupied by Pittsburg and East End residents among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Johnston
Blairsville
Pittsburg
M. E
East End
George Piney
D. A
Hetenn
Fial
A. E
Schafer
Stetan
F. J. Kellar
Emma Seth
Phillips
John Graff
Proudfoot
Johnson
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chestnut Ridge
Cheaserd
Wilt
Argen Caine
Imported Medoc and Bordeaux Wines Offered by G W Schmidt
Claret wines imported from Brandenberg Freres and from several estates including J. Emilion St Estepha St Julien Margaux Pontet Canet St Pierre Chateau Leoville Chateau Lafite Chateau Mouton offered by the case or bottle. Sold by G W Schmidt 6 and 07 Fifth Avenue city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandenberg Freres
Medoc
J. Emilion
St. Estepha
St. Julien
Margeaux
Pontet
Canet
St. Pierrie
Chateau Leoville
Chateau la Chateau Mouton
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
City
Excursion to Valley Camp Fare 60 Cents
Auction-like notices mention a picnic supply run with Marvin's ginger snaps and soda crackers lauded as finest in market. Also ads cite Canrset photos, gallery items, and Busy Hive shop offers. Local beverages advertised: Frauenheim & Vilaack Ires City Beer praised as wholesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
No Trouble Expected at Hecla Coke Works Resumption
Greensburg dispatch reports work to resume at Hecla Coke Works amid threats from Huns. Deputies and additional guards total 70 as authorities arrest four Mammoth Works men on conspiracy and riot charges after testimony by John Watson. Local workers fear incursions while awaiting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Hecla
Mammoth Works
John Watson
Teena
Insects From Cuba At Pittsburg Microscopical Society
The Pittsburg Microscopical Society met at Pennsyvenue rooms to view live specimens including a horned toad, rock scorpion, tarantula, and a katydid from Cuba. The meeting discussed bacteria in ice and muscle treatment demonstrations, with about 200 members attending. Several Pittsburgh representatives plan to attend the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Toronto on the 27th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Microscopical Society
Pennsyvenue
W. J. Prentice
el Paso
Tex
San de Cuba
National American Society of Microscopists
Buffalo
Pittsburg Society
Sy Q. J
Hugo George H. H. Clapp
C. G. Assemes
W. J. Lewis
Hartford
Cana
National Organization
Q. Jackson
Pittsburg
Amercan Association For the Advancement of Science
Toronto
Costello Says Strikers Return to Work as Deadlock Eases
John Costello of the Knights of Labor reports miners in the Connellsville coke region are back from a drinking period and those with advances have returned to work. He expects operators who refused the scale to sign by week’s end as miners press for parity and predicts regional work by next Monday. He came to deliver an address to B and O miners and will depart this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Costello
Knights of Labor
Connellsville
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Night Shirt Boosts Comfort for Restful Sleep
A simple sleepwear item claims to improve rest by keeping the body cool and comfortable through the night. Lightweight fabric and breathable design aim to reduce heat buildup and promote uninterrupted slumber for all-night comfort.
Typhoid Fever Strikes City Hospital Camped Beds Full
Edward Shingler was admitted to South Twenty second Street Hospital with typhoid pneumonia and delirium he attempted to jump from a window before being settled in bed. Four severe typhoid fever cases fill beds daily and the hospital has used the neighboring house. Directors consider building a new facility at the head of Twenty second street incline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shingler
South Twenty-second Street Hospital
Twenty-second Street
Exposition meeting on music labor dispute ends with assurances
A Central Trades Council and German Trades Council committee led by C H W Kuhe met Exposition managers to press for employment of organized labor with the non union Great Western Band. The managers promised proper consideration and noted the Allegee County Musical Union is not recognized by major bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
German Trades Council
C. H. W Kuhe
Musicians’ Mutual Protective Union
Great Western Band
Allegee County Musical Union
National Musicians’ League
Limestone cars topple from trestle at Edith Furnace
A shifter at the Edith Furnace in Allegheny yesterday morning moved several limestone loaded cars over a trestle. The trestle broke and three cars fell to the ground, injuring no one. damage was confined to the cars and the trestle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Allegheny
Flemon to address big meeting on Monday in Pittsburg
John W. Flemon arrived in Pittsburg welcomed by about 200 friends. He will drop the Yeldell name and use Flemon. A relief meeting for Flemon is postponed to Monday May 18 with tickets 50 cents to cover expenses. Colonel Echols and D M Washington attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Flemon
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Colonel Echols
G. W. Clinton
Linton Street
Seventh Avenue
Flemon
Mr. Clinton
Yeldell
Dispatch
Logan Street
South Carolina
D. M
Colonel Echo
Lafayette Hall
Wien Flemon
Men to Dig Sand at Leesburg Work Site
A party of 15 men will depart the city this morning for Leesburg in Mercer county to dig sand for blasting. The workers aim to facilitate access to the sand deposits and secure labor for the site amid labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Mercer County
Railroad Routes to Denver and Beyond Highlighted
The Union Pacific Railroad advertises unmatched time and accommodations to Denver Colorado Springs and other Colorado points Cheyenne Rawlins Laramie Helena Ogden Salt Lake City and Western destinations including California Oregon Tacoma and Beattie Walla Walla Northwest for rates or maps contact H cabanas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado Points
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Laramie
Wyo
Helena
Ogden
Salt Lake City
California
Oregon
Tacoma
Beattie
Je Wee Walla
Northwest
H. Cabanas
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Sharpsburg Council
Order
Buckley
Central Board of Education
America
China
Quay
Congress
Republi
Kean
Harrisburg
Fln
Zog
State Board
Soelf
Christian Endeavor Societies
Monongahela and
Maine
Pittsbergers
Jeema" Ratigan
Butler County
Allegheny Mountain
Langton
Alles Byllesby
Lewis McGaw
Dick Derrickson
F. J.tramper
Meadville
French Creek
Frank
George T. Manson
New York City
B.D. Stanley
Bridgeport
Conn
Paris
Alan Lee
Stephen C. McChandless
Bedford Springs
Ietennenal
Burns
Federal Street
Europe
Germany
France
Belgium
Laura Seibert
Martin Seibert
Cedar Avepee Aare Sestae Sounie
Joshua Rhodes
New York
Sam P. Shane
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad
C. B. McLean
Masonic Bank
Spring Lake
N. J
R. M. Sands
Lawrenceville
Chautauqua Lake
T. W. Phillips
N Pa
Castle
John F. Scott
Winebiddle Street
J. N. Pew
People’s Natural Gas Company
E. K. Stevenson
Hine
Sha Rest End
Key East
John KE. McGinley
Philadelphia Company
H. H. Combs
St. Louis
Hotel Duquesne
W. C. Moreland
Bertha Sandford
Mansfield
Chautanqua
Inspector McAleese
Wan
Lewis Bates
Bander
MR. Layton
Shoenbergers
Amalgamated
Ridgeview Park
Valley Camp
Ular Gallery
Busy Hive
Liberty
Ires City
Frauenheim & Vilaack
Doz
St. Awe
Hecla Coke Works
Cuba
Microcopters
Dr.c.mclane
Fleming Brothers
Pittburg
St. Louia
Jiyowr
Sr T T. T
Stc
Horne & Co’s
Penn Avenue Stores
Sarah
Dren
Tia
JOS. Horne & Cil's
Thompson Brothers
Southside
Unteon
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